Is ICF a good company to work for?

ICF has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 3,023 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 69% of employees would recommend working at ICF to a friend and 53% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about ICF have been left by employees working as Senior Project Manager , Intern and Vice President .

Does ICF pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, ICF employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at ICF. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at ICF?

69% of ICF employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated ICF 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at ICF?

Analyst (104) , Associate (89) , Manager (75) , Consultant (66) , Senior Associate (62) , Research Assistant (54) , Project Manager (49) , Senior Manager (41) , Senior Consultant (37) , Business Analyst (29) , Energy Analyst (28) , Intern (27) , Technical Specialist (25) , Director (24) , Account Manager (23)

What are the pros of working at ICF according to real employee reviews?

"There are great people and you can get valuable experience if you seek it out." ((in 245 reviews)); "The company has a good work/life balance and seems to really care about its employees." ((in 162 reviews)); "Good benefits and strong on" ((in 147 reviews)); "The culture is good but varies from office to office." ((in 145 reviews)); "Great colleagues to learn from and to work with Work/Life balance Provide resources to learn new tech" ((in 107 reviews))

What are the cons of working at ICF according to real employee reviews?

"Instability with government changes recently and generally low salaries that doesnt equate to the work being done" ((in 119 reviews)); "Having a good manager could make/break your job" ((in 70 reviews)); "No bonus a few years in a row because the company isn't meeting their targets." ((in 43 reviews)); "Some Middle and Upper Management are not that helpful." ((in 35 reviews)); "No training opportunities." ((in 32 reviews))

What are employees saying about ICF layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about ICF layoffs and their outlook for job security at ICF in 2026.

What are the top reviewed ICF locations?

Fairfax , Washington , Reston , Rockville , Atlanta , Arlington , New York , Martinsville , Minneapolis , Chicago , Columbia , Los Angeles , Sacramento , Richmond , Austin , San Diego , San Francisco , Virginia Beach , Detroit , Seattle , Boston , Houston , Portland , Baltimore , Denver , Philadelphia , Cambridge , Ann Arbor , Durham , San Juan

ICF reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(2,750 total reviews)

John Wasson

82% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

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ICF has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,750 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The ICF employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Feb 24, 2016

Great consulting firm!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Collaboration abounds within the division you are in, not as bottom line driven as some consulting firms, feels like a small company but growing larger daily. Fun place to work (even when working LONG hours)

Cons

Sometimes hard to navigate who is doing what. Systems are cumbersome and difficult.

ICF Response

10y

Thanks for taking the time to write a review! We glad you enjoyed working at ICF. To address your concern: IT systems change on a frequent basis and we are committed to ensuring that the technology meets the needs of the business and continue to explore strategies to compete in the marketplace.

3.0

Feb 24, 2016

Interesting Experience

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Disclaimer: ICF is a large company. The pros mentioned here only relate to only one department of one of ICF's many divisions. Results will vary Great opportunities to be involved with challenging and stimulating projects Chances to work with and learn from a lot of really smart and experienced people Decent work-life balance Adequate benefits

Cons

Again, this only counts for one department within one division of ICF. Subpar compensation Mundane, entry-level work can often overshadow larger and higher-profile projects and tasks Little to no upward mobility or career advancement, unless you are willing to sacrifice your personal life. Even then, promotions and pay raises are few and far between. Projects and initiatives often fall prey to political divisiveness and infighting.

ICF Response

10y

Thank you for the review and recommendations! As it relates to career advancement and growth for junior employees, we have introduced new tools in the last year and a half such as the Career Navigation Center to help them drive their careers as well as sessions where ICFers share tips and advice on how to grow your career at ICF.

5.0

Feb 22, 2016

Great office culture

Research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Learning applicable skills, good office culture among junior staff, not a typical cutthroat "consulting" atmosphere, lots of valuable connections to be made, ability to engage with issues you care about

Cons

Typical corporate setting with distance from managers/senior staff, very automated review and goal setting process, seems like high turnover in young staff

ICF Response

10y

Really glad you’re here and value the 5 star rating. Your callout about engaging junior staff is spot on and we encourage you to reach out to your HRBP to share your thoughts and ideas.

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